Answering the Call of Your Creative Warrior E-Book

Seth B. Greenwald

• Herausgeber: LookinGood Publishing
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 134

Beschreibung

   This is the book for people who want to get more out of life by harnessing the tremendous power of their innate creative ability. This practical field guide provides you with various strategies designed to defeat the self-limiting demons you'll encounter on the road to realizing your big goals in life.

   This book is all about success. Your success. You define it. You plan for it. You chase it. It's a solitary pursuit. But it doesn't have to be. You were born with a powerful inner force called your Creative Warrior. It's ready and willing to help you make big things happen in your life. Your job is to connect, listen and learn from it. This book will show you how. Are you up for the challenge? Discover your Creative Warrior and accelerate your progress on your exciting journey to success!

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Here's a chapter from the book and here's to your success...

The Epic Battle for Your Mind: Inner Critic vs. inner Creative Warrior

   Right now there’s a major conflict taking place for control of your mind. Yes it’s true. Two powerful internal forces are facing off against each other. And this confrontation is occurring just outside of your awareness.

   The first opponent is an adversarial character called your inner Critic (iC). It’s a nasty gremlin that takes your ambition for a brighter future and smothers it before you even realize. Your iC is an insidious demon that has wedged itself between your thoughts and your actions. It’s that negative voice in your head that has hood-winked you into thinking that you’re not smart, talented or worthy enough. Your iC has the power to persuade you to negate your proactive impulses for personal growth.

   The other rival in this brawl is called your inner Creative Warrior (iCW). Fortunately, your iCW is on your side and ready to help you overcome the negativity of your iC. Your iCW has a consistently positive and uplifting message. Think of the two adversaries this way: when your iC hits your awareness with an ‘I Can’t’; your iCW counter-punches with an ‘I Can and Will’.

   Your iCW is a quiet force, at first. Get to know your iCW and connect with its power. As your relationship deepens, you’ll see the pessimism of your inner Critic rapidly decrease. The self-defeating impact it has on your attention will vanish and be replaced by an enhanced confidence delivered by your iCW. And soon your iC will be a distant memory.

   Your inner Creative Warrior is ready and willing to help you move towards your dreams and goals. Always remember that your iCW is a friend, a muse and a personal life coach. You’ll soon win the battle for your mind by teaming up with the supportive strength and pervasive power of your iCW.

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Your iCW to the rescue...

How to Connect With Your Creative Warrior

“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” -Eckhart Tolle

   Looking back at my life I can see that there were several attempts by my iCW to break through to my conscious mind. Many were successful in that they pushed me to take action. However, I wasn’t aware of the source at the time. I never gave it a second thought. Or even a first thought.

   Here’s an analogy that you may be familiar with: Your two-way radio is tuned to a random channel that you can hardly hear. There are people talking. You pick up bits and pieces of what they’re saying. For years you do this. Yet, you never learn who they are or what they are actually talking about. And worst of all, you never realize your finger is touching the button that, when gently pressed, would allow you to communicate with the world.

Here’s how to connect with your inner Creative Warrior:

Be Aware of Your Inner Critic

    Our iCW serves as our personal guide. It shows us the way to success by taking action towards achieving our goals. Unfortunately, its voice is drowned out by that insidious little gremlin in our head called our inner Critic. The gremlin enjoys tormenting us. Its favorite game is to try and convince us that we are not smart enough or strong enough or...

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Seth B. Greenwald

Answering the Call of Your Creative Warrior

A Practical Guide for Navigating Your Road to Success

First published by LookinGood Publishing 2019

Copyright © 2019 by Seth B. Greenwald

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

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ISBN: 978-0-9886827-3-3

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“Writing, like life itself,

is a voyage of discovery”

-Henry Miller

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Pre Day 1: Orientation for Readers

Day 1: Hey, Who Moved my Cheese?!

How to Be Courageous

Day 2: Just the Facts, Jack

How to See Without Prejudice

Day 3: Spinning Round and Round

How to Get Things Done

Day 4: Waiting Under the Table for Scraps

How to Embrace New Situations

Day 5: Ouch, There’s a Book Stuck in my Head

How to Find Your Passion

Day 6: You’re in the Big League Now

How to Set Yourself Up For Success

Day 7: The Price You Pay

How to Slow Down and Enjoy Your Day

Day 8: Monty, I Pick Door Number...

How to Combat Indecisiveness

Day 9: Which Way Did He Go?

How to Succeed Under Pressure

Day 10: Long Live Rock

How to Find Your Confidence

Day 11: You’re Not in Kansas Anymore

How to Perform in Front of an Audience

Day 12: Getting Knocked Down and Up Again

How to Expand Your Comfort Zone

Day 13: Just (Don’t) Do It

How to Become the Boss of Your Mind, Part 1

Day 14: Mr. Clean is in the House

How to Enjoy Whatever

Day 15: Waiting for the Magic

How to Overcome Obstacles

Day 16: Let’s Table that Idea

How to Plan for Action

Day 17: Pokémon Love Skittles

How to Stay Focused

Day 18: Do You Hear What I Hear?

How to Connect With Your Creative Warrior

Day 19: When Life Throws You Lemons

How to Become the Boss of Your Mind, Part 2

Day 20: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

How to Maintain Your Motivation

Day 21: Get Into the Zone

How to Achieve Your Big Goals

Day 22: Zero Has Never Looked So Good

How to Discover Your Road to Success

The Next Day and the Day After That...

Appendix A: Three Places to Discover Your inner Creative Warrior

Appendix B: Five Exercises to Strengthen Your Creative Muscles

Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Appendix D: Eight Principles for Success

Appendix E: Quotes for Success

Appendix F: Ideas for Success: Capture Yours Here

Foreword

Success. It’s all about YOU. You define it. You dream it. You go for it. It’s a lonely pursuit. Or is it?

I’ve written this book to introduce you to a source of power that will put you on the road to success. And the big news…you already possess this awesome gift. You were born with it. Yes, I’ll say it again. You were born with a secret source for success, which you can tap into any time you desire. It’s called your Creative Warrior.

You may be thinking this sounds too good to be true. I understand it’s hard to believe as we’re taught to not take gifts from strangers. Except your Creative Warrior is not a stranger. It’s an integral part of you.

You may be thinking that I’m talking about intuition. Your Creative Warrior is that and much more. Like a muse, it’ll inspire you with new thoughts and creative ideas. Like a personal trainer, it’ll motivate you to work through your personal challenges. Like a good friend, it’ll boost your confidence whenever you feel low. Best of all, it’ll serve as your personal navigator on the road to success.

Are you ready to meet your Creative Warrior? I bet you are. Turn the page to start your journey of a lifetime!

Preface

Pre Day 1: Orientation for Readers

This book is the story of how I connected with my inner Creative Warrior, also known as iCW. And it will help you discover yours. It’s my story AND your guidebook.

I don’t want to give away the story’s ending, but I will tell you that the beginning of my journey is naturally filled with doubt and uncertainty. However, as with all tales of transformation, it gets better quickly. Stick with it and I promise it’ll be worth your while.

Best wishes for an exciting, energizing and enlightening journey as you progress on your road to success!

Day 1: Hey, Who Moved my Cheese?!

Awake, 6:00

My alarm rings and I’m totally ready...to go back to sleep. I hit the snooze button and then do it again five minutes later. It’s not that I don’t want to get up and start my day. It’s just that when I’m comfortable I prefer to stay that way. Doesn’t everybody?

Breakfast, 6:34

I’m not hungry today but eat anyway. People say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I’m not one to make waves. They also say that we need to eat healthier. I read that seeds contain high nutritional value. Note to self: order Big Mac with a sesame seed bun. Ahh, I’m feeling healthier already.

On Train, 7:15

Got my seat. It’s technically not mine but everyone knows that’s where I sit. One time, I entered the train to find a stranger sitting there. I plopped onto the seat next to him knowing full well that I could’ve left a free seat between us. He didn’t say a word. Not even a nod. If you ask me, that was quite rude of him.

In Meeting, 9:01

I’m patiently waiting for the first meeting of the day to begin. I hear there’s an issue with one of my projects missing an important deadline. Nothing I can do now except blame it on the system. That works like a get out of jail free card.

Lunch, Noon

Going to my favorite salad bar today. Lots of choices. I recently found a chicken salad made from tofu. Even though it’s obviously not a chicken-based product, the sign still says “super chicken salad.” Once I laughed out loud and snorted. The people near me quietly scattered from my vicinity. I tried to explain to them that nothing came out of my nose. They wouldn’t listen. I don’t understand why rude people are attracted to me.

Before Meeting, 2:57

Just realized there’s only three minutes left before meeting with my boss, aka BossMan, about my late project. I swear I put it on my calendar. Yes, there it is. The problem is that I forgot to set a reminder. No time to prepare now so I’ll wing it. Whatever BossMan says I’ll rephrase in a slightly different way. I hope I don’t sound like a moronic parrot. I’m sure I will. I’m feeling ill.

Coffee Break, 3:07

Whoever came up with “out of sight, out of mind” was brilliant. I’m at my favorite coffee shop a couple blocks south of the office. I’m safe here, except for the occasional homeless visitors. Once I took pity on a guy with no teeth and decided to buy him a drip coffee. I’ll never forget the look on his face when he said, “Sir, I only drink espresso.”

Running through Train Station, 5:26

Only two minutes before my train leaves the station. I’m resigned to not getting my seat. Typically I don’t like rushing but tonight I have a movie date with my wife. I can slow down and take the next train but will arrive late to the theater. I don’t enjoy searching for my wife in the dark. Big dilemma.

At Movie Theater, 7:34

I missed the earlier train and now I’m late for the movie. My wife is anxiously waiting for me to arrive. She texted that she’ll try to save a seat for me. “Try” is code for: you’ll soon be sitting in the first row alone with a neck ache.

Observer’s Notes

Inclination

Not taking responsibility for his actions.

Motivation

Avoiding conflict.

Improvement Strategy

Make a decision to do something. Stick to it no matter what challenges arise.

How to Be Courageous

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

-Winston Churchill

The philosophy informally called “out of sight, out of mind” only works if your aim is to be out of a job. It’s easier to avoid a challenging or unpleasant situation than to stand firm. But we must if we are to move towards our big goals.

Here’s how to be courageous during difficult times:

Maintain Your Composure

It’s easy to run away from a situation that frightens you. The key is to remind yourself that external circumstances do not have power over you. It’s how you respond to your own thoughts that determine your actions. You are the one who makes this determination. No one can force you to act one way or another. Reserve the right to retain the power over your thoughts and actions.

Practice Mindfulness during Less Stressful Times

Find a quiet space. Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the thoughts running through your mind. Don’t try to act on them. Just watch them. Imagine that they are puffy clouds moving through a summer sky. Remind yourself that actual clouds move on their own accord. Watch your thoughts move through your mind. At first, it will be difficult because you’ll feel compelled to interact with them. Don’t quit. Your skills will improve with practice.

Stay Present

It’s only natural to be anxious during tough times. Your mind is skilled at this maneuver. When the going gets tough, the mind will wander. Daydreaming is not an effective strategy for getting things done. Maintain your awareness of what’s happening in the present moment. Don’t let your worries pull you away from action.

Day 2: Just the Facts, Jack

In Shower, 6:49

I’m late getting out of bed. Same as yesterday but worse. Got to make up time. I’ll skip my shave and risk looking like an ape. I believe there’s an office policy against bringing in animals. I need to shave in the shower. But there’s no mirror in there. Hmm, this is going to be interesting.

Running, 7:23

No time for anything. No coffee, no bagel, not even a mouthful of Cheerios. I have five minutes to catch a train that’s eight minutes away by foot. Go ape man go.

On Platform, 7:28

I’m huffing heavily like a wild animal. Lucky there is no one here to see me. Which is odd because the platform should be packed at this time. Is it possible that the one day I’m late is the one day the train arrived early? Yup, the stars have once again aligned against me.

At Desk, 9:54

I’m still winded from my five minute run. I’m over an hour late. However, no one noticed when I entered the office. All eyes were glued to their computers. I could’ve jumped from desk to desk and still not registered on anyone’s radar.

Helping, 1:34

A new employee has asked me to help him navigate the company’s intranet site. It’s complicated. During my first week here, I got lost in its jungle-like environment. It took me two months before I found the courage to enter again. He timed his request for assistance just right as I’m an ape man today.

To Subway, 5:37

There’s no way I’m rushing home tonight. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy being with my family. I even like my dog, except when he sits in my chair. When I shoo him off, he looks at me like he’s the king of the jungle. Oh, he’s got a big surprise coming to him tonight.

At Dinner, 7:11

My family and I like to eat in front of the television. Typically, we’ll watch reruns of MASH. You can’t beat surgeons trying to act jovial during wartime. Tonight, though, my wife asks if I want to watch something else. It took me a few moments to process her question. I realize I haven’t made a decision during dinner in years. I tell her to ask the dog as he’s sitting in my seat.

In Bed, 10:30

The book I’m reading is slow and monotonous. The plot is not compelling. I bet I could write a better book than this guy. I can call it “The ApeMan Cometh.” Ha ha. Who am I kidding? I don’t know the first thing about writing a book.

Observer’s Notes

Inclination

Taking things personally.

Motivation

WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?)

Improvement Strategy

Try to understand what motivates people without judging them.

How to See Without Prejudice

“Be curious, not judgmental.”

-Walt Whitman

It’s easy to convince ourselves that everything in this world is the way it is because of us. Our ego loves to make us the center of attention. Of course, we’re the most important person in the room. How could it be any other way? Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works. Primarily because everyone else is doing exactly what we are: looking out for themselves first. When we realize this truth, we begin to understand what makes each person tick. We can empathize with them without judging. That’s an important skill whenever we have to interact with people. Which, as it turns out, is all the time.

Here’s how to see the world more clearly:

Notice When You’re Judging Someone